Metairie man pleads guilty to negligent injury in car wreck that led to...
Robert Soileau, 50, has pleaded guilty causing Jack Nichols' injuries in a Metairie car wreck two years ago.
View ArticleConference to stress men's roles in society
An opportunity to think about -- and to support -- the many ways men can use their power for good is taking place at the 2014 Man Power Conference in Port Barre Aug. 1-2.
View ArticleFugitive on run for year captured
A fugitive, on the run for more than a year, has been captured in Port Barre. Port Barre Police Chief Deon R. Boudreaux said his officers have arrested Wayne A. Bolden Jr., 25. Bolden has been charged...
View ArticleSchool uniform drive is underway
With the start of the school year fast approaching, organizations throughout the parish have launched school supply drives.
View ArticleStuff the Bus school supply drive underway
The third annual Stuff the Bus effort begins today and will continue through Friday.
View ArticleOpleousas Daily Arrest Report for July 28, 2014
Marvin Hollier, 29, 1312 Plaisance Street, Opelousas 1)Possession of Schedule II Drugs 2)Violation of Uniform CDS in a Drug Free Zone Antonio Malveaux, 18, 142 Martin Luther King Drive, Port Barre...
View ArticleWildlife, fisheries chief named
Col. Joseph "Joey" Broussard, of Port Barre, has been named the new head of the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries' Enforcement Division.
View ArticleStuff the Bus concert tonight
For the second year in a row, Wayne Singleton & Same Ol' 2 Step will perform a Steppin' up to Stuff the Bus Zydeco Extravaganza concert.
View ArticleChurch news
The program, featuring numerous area pastors, will begin at 7 p.m. tonight and at 8:30 a.m. Saturday.
View ArticleCajun story comes to life Saturday
Cajun story comes to life Saturday History society to show 'Story of the Cajuns' at meeting Check out this story on dailyworld.com:...
View ArticleMan accused of scamming seniorMan accused of scamming seniorSeniors...
Man accused of scamming senior Seniors invited to attend Wednesday's Elderly Awareness Program to learn how to protect themselves.
View ArticleParish sets record in terms of candidate participation
Qualifying for the Nov. 4 election in St. Landry Parish has ended with more than 200 local candidates seeking more than 100 offices.
View ArticleEngagement: Marshall Watson & Allyson Duplechain
Allyson is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Duplechain of Port Barre and Mrs. Enella Daigle Brignac of Grand Prairie and the late Mr. Joseph K. Brignac of Grand Prairie.
View ArticleWrestler Art Crews hosts book signing
Former Pro Wrestler Art Crews, who now lives in Port Barre, will sign copies of his new book, "We Made 'em Look Good," Friday at 4 p.m. in Leonville Wrestler Art Crews hosts book signing Former Pro...
View ArticleDeath notices - Sept. 2Death notices - Sept. 2Services will be held...
Death notices - Sept. 2 Services will be held for the following: Check out this story on dailyworld.com: http://www.dailyworld.com/story/news/2014/09/01/death-notices-sept/14943295/ A Mass of Christian...
View ArticleDonations support literacy programsDonations support literacy...
Libraries in Opelousas, Eunice and Port Barre along with the Dolly Parton Imagination Library receive grants totaling $13,300 by Opelousas Rotary Club.
View ArticleMarks seeks re-election in Port BarreMarks seeks re-election in Port...
Kenneth "Ken" Marks has announced he will seek the Port Barre alderman-at-large seat in this fall's election. Marks seeks re-election in Port Barre Kenneth "Ken" Marks has announced he will seek the...
View ArticleKrotz Springs woman charged with drug offensesKrotz Springs woman...
Krotz Springs woman charged with drug offenses Stacey Bihm has been arrested by the Port Barre Police Department on several felony drug charges. Check out this story on dailyworld.com:...
View ArticleBoard applicants soughtBoard applicants soughtThe St. Landry Parish...
Board applicants sought The St. Landry Parish Council is accepting applications for appointments or reappointments to three boards. Check out this story on dailyworld.com:...
View ArticleIntoxicated driver stuck on tracks
A woman is in jail, but lucky to be alive after getting her car stuck on the rail road tracks. Forty four year old Cindy Stelly Arnaud of Port Barre thought she was on a gravel road near her home when...
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